Lynne Overman (September 19, 1887 – February 19, 1943 ) was an American actor. In films he often played a sidekick.

Early life and career

Born in Maryville, Missouri, Overman began his career in theatre before becoming a film actor in the 1930s and early 1940s. Early in his career, he sang in musical comedies, but he left that genre after a severe cold and an operation on his throat affected his larynx. His credits on Broadway included The Budget (1932), Hot-Cha! (1932), Company's Coming (1931), Dancing Partner (1930), Button, Button (1929), Sunny Days (1928), People Don't Do Such Things (1927), The Gossipy Sex (1927), Just Married (1921), Honey Girl (1920), Come-on Charlie (1919), and Fair and Warmer (1916). He also performed in London in Just Married, The Hottentot, and Little Accident. His film debut came in Little Miss Marker (1934).

Personal life and death

Commencing with a double wedding also including Paul Whiteman and Vanda Hoff, Overman was married to Emily Helen Drange from November 4, 1922, until his death. Overmann died in Santa Monica, California on February 19, 1943, five days after having suffered his second heart attack in less than two months.

Partial filmography